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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.65, 1,213.19 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.65, 1,213.19 and 617.02 is: 851.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.65 : 1,213.19 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.65/1,213.19 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.65x = 1,213.19 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.65x = 748,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,562.49/878.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.95

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